眉 (méi) - Eyebrow — the arch of hair above the & also refers to the upper margin of a

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眉 · méi

Eyebrow — the arch of hair above the eye;

also refers to the upper margin of a book or page.

Eyebrow — the arch of hair above thealso refers to the upper margin of a

Usage highlights

EyebrowEyebrow pencilEyebrow shapeFrowningHeader/titleEyebrow ridge

Synonyms

  • 眉毛— eyebrow (the hair itself)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has beautiful eyebrows (眉毛).
  • He raised his eyebrows in surprise (挑眉).
  • The book's header is called the 'meitou' (眉题).
  • They exchanged knowing glances (眉目传情).

Collocations

  • Eyebrow(眉毛)
  • Eyebrow pencil(眉笔)
  • Eyebrow shape(眉形)
  • Frowning(皱眉)
  • Header/title(眉题)
  • Eyebrow ridge(眉骨)

Idioms

  • Raise the eyebrows and stare angrily(横眉怒目)
  • Bushy eyebrows and big eyes(浓眉大眼)
  • Eyebrows raised, eyes wide open(眉开眼笑)
  • Show it in one's eyebrows and eyes(喜上眉梢)
  • As plain as the eyebrow and the eye(眉目如画)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese physiognomy, eyebrows are considered an important indicator of personality and fortune.
  • The character's structure depicts an eye (目) under an arched eyebrow shape.
  • In classical literature, 'eyebrow' is often used metaphorically to describe expressions and emotions.

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